Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Calyptrogyne

Species:

Calyptrogyne herrerae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Requires warm, humid conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI